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GE CT Scanner with a view on a computer of the object being scanned. Daniel Kim/© AMNH

Through capturing of thousands of sequential x-ray images (radiograms) across a 360° rotation of a sample, the CT scanner is able to supply enough information to create a digital representation of the scanned sample's x-ray absorbative material. 3D representations of the physical object can then be investigated and digitally dissected through the use of volume rendering software. The nature of these non-destructive methods has enabled the study of internal features of museum collections previously not possible before due to the deconstructive nature of other investigative methods.

Our X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Laboratory has been developed with the intent of doing non-destructive, 3D imaging and analyses of both rare and delicate samples of varying size and physical properties. Another aim has been to digitally collect samples for metrology and collaborative purposes due to the ease of file sharing and digital processing.

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